Giving Back With Holiday Meals

Posted on Jul 19, 2018 10:13am PDT

Liaison College in Kitchener knows that the holiday season can bring a lot of added stress
as you prepare for the festivities. Cooking a big holiday dinner for family
and friends can be overwhelming for even the experienced cook. One of
the most rewarding experiences at Liaison College is taking part in some
of the annual charity work they do during the holiday season, including
the preparation of a big holiday meal for those less fortunate.

Each year the students at Liaison College spend the holiday season finding
ways to give back. Whether it is a financial donation, food for a local
food bank, or an unwrapped toy for the make-a-wish foundation, the students
give whatever they can.

The students also donate their time and expertise by cooking a full turkey
dinner for a couple of schools in the Kitchener and Cambridge area whose
students may not get to enjoy such a luxurious meal at home. The students
from those schools range in age from Junior Kindergarten to Grade Six.
The children in these schools raise money to pay for the dinner but Liaison
College lets them keep the money to help pay for any supplies, sporting
equipment or anything else the school needs. The younger students help
with serving the meal and it is a great experience for the older students
of Liaison College to experience the joy of giving back to the community
especially during the holiday season.

If you are cooking a big turkey dinner for your family or friends this
holiday season, Liaison College offers some of the following tips

Split the bird by dark and white meat before cooking. This will help the
bird cook faster and ensure that the food is thoroughly cooked and safe to eat

Instead of stuffing the bird, cook any dressing separately. This allows
you to cook more than what you could fit in the bird and ensures the dressing
will be safe to eat

Most importantly don’t get stuck spending the whole day cooking in
the kitchen! Make sure that you spend time with your family and friends
celebrating the season and enjoying the day.